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MDS STUDY BUDDY – VEHICLE CONTROLS - BEN GROBLER 082 895 6503 | www.mydrivingschool.co.za
My Driving School – Study Buddy - Vehicle Controls
Light Motor Vehicle
Study the sketch below and answer the following questions.
1. To select a gear, you must use numbers …..
A. 7 and 9.
B. 5 and 8.
C. 6 and 8.
2. To stop your vehicle, you must use number …..
A. 9.
B. 8.
C. 7.
3. Number ….. is not found in an automatic vehicle.
A. 2.
B. 6.
C. 8.
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4. To turn, number ….. is used.
A. 4.
B. 5.
C. 10.
5. To ensure that your parked vehicle does not move, use number …..
A. 7.
B. 8.
C. 9.
6. To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number …..
A. 6.
B. 8.
C. 10.
7. Which controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only.
B. 3,4,5,9 and 10 only.
C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9 and 10 only.
8. The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop is …..
(i) Longer on a wet road than on a dry road.
(ii) Longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed.
(iii) Longer if the vehicle is loaded.
A. None of the above are correct.
B. All of the above are correct.
C. Only (i) is correct.
9. Which number would you use to look what is on the right-hand rear side of your vehicle?
A. 1.
B. 3.
C. 2.
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10. The control that assists the driver when engaging or disengaging a gear is?
A. 6.
B. 7.
C. 8.
11. What control can be used to increase the speed of a vehicle?
A. 10.
B. 6.
C. 9.
12. Which control should be used before applying the brake?
A. 1.
B. 5.
C. 6.
13. Which control should be used before changing direction of your vehicle?
A. 1.
B. 4.
C. 5.
14. Which control is used to alert other road users in order to avoid a collision?
A. 4.
B. 9.
C. 11.
15. Which control is used to avoid your vehicle from stalling just before coming to a complete standstill?
A. 6.
B. 8.
C. 9.
16. When driving a light motor vehicle on a public road you must have at least one number plate affixed
to the front and one to the back of such vehicle.
A. True.
B. False.
C. False, because it is only required at the back of a vehicle.
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17. Which control is used to see what is to the rear of your vehicle?
A. 1.
B. 3.
C. 11.
18. When driving in the rain, control ….. is used.
A. 2.
B. 4.
C. 5.
19. Which control is used to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
A. 7.
B. 8.
C. 9.
20. A light motor vehicle with a windscreen must be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper and must,
when in operation, wipe the outside of the windscreen directly in front of the driver, continuously,
evenly and adequately.
A. True.
B. False.
C. False, because it has to be fitted with at least 2 working windscreen wipers.
1 C 6 C 11 A 16 A
2 A 7 C 12 A 17 A
3 C 8 B 13 C 18 A
4 A 9 B 14 C 19 C
5 A 10 C 15 B 20 A
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Motor Cycle
Study the sketch below and answer the following questions.
1. To ride faster, you must use number …..
A. 7.
B. 5.
C. 4.
2. To turn, you must use number …..
A. 8.
B. 1.
C. 7.
3. To stop, you must use numbers …..
A. 4 and 7.
B. 2 and 7.
C. 1 and 2.
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4. To change gears, you must use numbers …..
A. 1 and 5.
B. 2 and 7.
C. 1 and 2.
5. To indicate that you are going to turn, you must use number …..
A. 6.
B. 4.
C. 8.
6. Which controls must you never use together?
A. 2 and 4.
B. 4 and 8.
C. 4 and 7.
7. Which controls must you use when going into a sharp turn?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only.
B. 1,2,4 and 8 only.
C. 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 only.
8. The distance it takes the driver of a motor cycle to stop is …..
(i) Longer on a wet road than on a dry road.
(ii) Longer if the bike is travelling at a higher speed.
(iii) Longer If the bike is loaded.
A. None of the above are correct.
B. All of the above are correct.
C. Only (i) is correct.
9. To regulate the fuel supply to the engine, you will make use of …..
A. 5.
B. 1.
C. 2.
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10. The lever that applies the front brake and activates the stop lamp is …..
A. 4.
B. 7.
C. 2.
11. Which controls must be used in combination immediately before coming to a complete standstill?
A. 1,2 and 3.
B. 2,4 and 7.
C. 2,3 and 4.
12. You may apply for a code 1 learners licence if …..
A. You are 16 years old.
B. You are 17 years old.
C. A and B.
13. When riding a motorcycle on a public road the headlamp must be lighted at all times.
A. True.
B. False.
C. False, after sunset only.
14. When you have a code 1 learners licence, you may …..
A. Carry passengers if the cycle has an engine capacity of more than 175cc.
B. Not carry passengers.
C. Not carry passengers if the cycle has an engine capacity of 50cc.
15. Which control is used by the rider to monitor traffic to the rear?
A. 3.
B. 4.
C. 9.
16. Which control is used to disengage the engine from the gearbox?
A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
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17. When riding a motorcycle on a public road …..
A. A rider’s feet must rest on the front footrests.
B. A rider must have two hands on the handle bars at all times.
C. A rider may carry a small child in front of him.
18. The rider of a motor cycle must ensure that the fuel tank is always fitted with a secured fuel cap.
A. False.
B. True.
C. Not necessarily.
19. When driving a motorcycle on a public road, the rider must ensure that his cycle is fitted with a
number plate, one in front and one at the rear.
A. False.
B. True.
C. Not necessarily.
20. You are allowed to ride your motor cycle on a public road, next to another rider in one lane.
A. False.
B. True.
C. Not necessarily.
1 B 6 B 11 B 16 A
2 A 7 C 12 C 17 A
3 A 8 B 13 A 18 B
4 C 9 A 14 B 19 A
5 A 10 A 15 A 20 A
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Heavy Motor Vehicle
Study the sketch below and answer the following questions.
1. To select a gear you must use …..
A. 7 and 9.
B. 5 and 8.
C. 6 and 8.
2. To stop your vehicle, you must use number …..
A. 9.
B. 8.
C. 7.
3. Number ….. is not found in an automatic vehicle.
A. 2.
B. 6.
C. 8.
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4. Use number ….. to turn.
A. 4.
B. 5.
C. 10.
5. To ensure that you parked vehicle does not move, use number …..
A. 7.
B. 8.
C. 9.
6. To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number …..
A. 6.
B. 8.
C. 10.
7. Which controls must you use when going into a sharp turn?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only.
B. 3,4,5,9 and 10 only.
C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9 and 10 only.
8. The distance it takes the driver of a heavy vehicle to stop is …..
(i) Longer on a wet road than on a dry road.
(ii) Longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed.
(iii) Longer if the vehicle is loaded.
A. Only (i) is correct.
B. Only (i) and (ii) are correct.
C. All of the above are correct.
9. The following control is used to select the appropriate gear of the vehicle …..
A. 6.
B. 8.
C. 10.
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10. Which control is used to show other road users your intention to change direction?
A. 4.
B. 5.
C. 6.
11. You may not drive a heavy motor vehicle on a public road ……
A. When you cause any wheel of such vehicle to drag upon the surface of the road.
B. Without a valid learners or driver’s licence.
C. A and B.
12. To keep the windscreen clear during rainy conditions, use number …..
A. 2.
B. 4.
C. 5.
13. When driving a heavy motor vehicle on a public road, a combination of motor vehicles is restricted to
a drawing vehicle, and ……
A. A maximum of two trailers.
B. One other motor vehicle which is not a trailer.
C. A and B.
14. When loading goods onto your vehicle, it may …..
A. Protrude 2m to the rear.
B. Protrude 350 mm in front.
C. Be 2,6m wide.
15. When driving a heavy motor vehicle on a public road, you may not reverse more than …..
A. 100m.
B. 150m.
C. It is safe to do so.
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16. A heavy motor vehicle may not be used on a public road unless …..
(i) All parts related to steering are maintained and in a condition, which enables the vehicle to be
steered safely and efficiently.
(ii) Any load comes into contact with the road surface.
(iii) It has a turning radius of at least 12 meters.
A. Only (i) is correct.
B. Only (i) and (iii) are correct.
C. All of the above are correct.
17. A heavy motor vehicle, which is also a combination of motor vehicles, may not be used on a public
road, unless …..
A. It carries at least one emergency warning sign (triangle).
B. It carries at least one emergency warning sign (triangle) for every motor vehicle of such combination.
C. It carries at least one emergency warning sign (triangle) for every motor vehicle of such combination,
and must be carried in the drawing vehicle.
18. A speed limit of 80km/h shall apply to …..
A. Goods vehicles with a GVM of less than 9000 kg.
B. A combination of motor vehicles consisting of a goods vehicle, being the drawing vehicle, and one or
two trailers of which the sum of the gross vehicle mass of the goods vehicle and of the trailer or
trailers exceeds 9000kg.
C. An articulated motor vehicle, of which the gross combination mass of the truck-tractor does not
exceed 9000kg.
19. When driving a heavy motor vehicle on a public road you are restricted on the overall length of such
vehicle. The restricted lengths are as follows:
(i) A trailer (not semi-trailer) of which the GVM is less than 12000 kg, shall not exceed 8 meters.
(ii) An articulated motor vehicle shall not exceed 18,5 meters.
(iii) A bus-train shall not exceed 22 meters.
A. Only (i) and (ii) are correct.
B. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct.
C. All of the above are correct.
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20. This is the last question of the My Driving School Study Buddy Questions. In order to pass your
learners licence test you are expected to have studied the following:
(i) For a code 1 learners licence (motor cycle) you should have studied The Rules of the Road, The
Road Signs and the Controls for a Motor cycle.
(ii) For a code 2 learners licence (light motor vehicle) you should have studied The Rules of the Road,
The Road Signs and the Controls for a Light Motor Vehicle.
(iii) For a code 3 learners licence (heavy motor vehicle) you should have studied The Rules of the
Road, The Road Signs and the Controls for a Heavy Motor Vehicle.
A. Only (i) is correct.
B. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct.
C. All of the above are correct.
1 C 6 C 11 C 16 A
2 A 7 C 12 A 17 C
3 C 8 C 13 C 18 B
4 A 9 A 14 B 19 C
5 A 10 B 15 C 20 C
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